Title
FY 2023 Full Service Forensic Crime Laboratory Grant (Ordinance S-48676)
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to allow the Police Department to apply for, accept, and enter into an agreement for state grant funds through the Arizona Criminal Justice Commission's FY 2023 Full Service Forensic Crime Laboratory grant program. Funding provided under this grant will not exceed $500,000. Further request authorization for the City Treasurer to accept, and the City Controller to disburse, all funds related to this item.
Report
Summary
The Police Department's Laboratory Services Bureau has applied for and been awarded funds through this grant program for several years. The purpose of this grant is to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the state's various full-service crime laboratories. If awarded, grant funding will be used to pay for overtime, related fringe benefits, travel/training, and equipment.
Contract Term
One-year beginning July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023.
Financial Impact
The eligible funding amount is $500,000. No matching funds are required.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Assistant City Manager Lori Bays and the Police Department.